SB20241015194 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle VM VirtualBox
Published: October 15, 2024 Updated: October 18, 2024
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21253)
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform service disruption.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.
2) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21248)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the implementation of Shared Folders. A local user can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system.
3) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21273)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the BusLogic module. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
4) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21263)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
5) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21259)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the implementation of the virtual TPM device. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.